Knife-wielding St. Charles man who charged at officers arrested, police say
A man with a knife charged at police officers in suburban St. Charles before being shot by a taser and arrested on Friday night.
A man with a knife charged at police officers in suburban St. Charles before being shot by a taser and arrested on Friday night.
Aurora man sentenced to 6.5 years for assaulting two officers: authorities
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for battery of two police officers on separate occasions, according to the Kane County State's Attorney.
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for battery of two police officers on separate occasions, according to the Kane County State's Attorney.
Batavia Public Library hosts 12th annual prom dress giveaway | ChicagoNOW
The Batavia Public Library prepares for its annual prom dress giveaway, offering hundreds of donated gowns and accessories to local students at no cost.
The Batavia Public Library prepares for its annual prom dress giveaway, offering hundreds of donated gowns and accessories to local students at no cost.
Chicago-area man tried to solicit, exposed himself to 2 minors on video, prosecutors say
A Kane County man was charged with allegedly trying to solicit and exposing himself to two minors over video chat.
A Kane County man was charged with allegedly trying to solicit and exposing himself to two minors over video chat.
Serious injury crash shuts down lanes on I-90 near Huntley, ISP says
A serious injury crash closed lanes on I-90 in Chicago's northwest suburbs Thursday morning.
A serious injury crash closed lanes on I-90 in Chicago's northwest suburbs Thursday morning.
Mother of four says family torn apart after husband’s visa denied
A local mother of four says her family has been torn apart after her husband’s visa was denied, leaving him stuck in Mexico.
A local mother of four says her family has been torn apart after her husband’s visa was denied, leaving him stuck in Mexico.
Illinois chiropractor indicted on 76 counts alleging secret sexual recordings: prosecutors
An Illinois chiropractor faces a 76-count indictment returned by a Kane County grand jury alleging he secretly recorded patients and possessed and distributed child sexual abuse material.
An Illinois chiropractor faces a 76-count indictment returned by a Kane County grand jury alleging he secretly recorded patients and possessed and distributed child sexual abuse material.
Man missing since November found dead in Fox River in Chicago suburbs: police
A man who was reported missing in Chicago’s west suburbs was found dead Tuesday in the Fox River near a dam in South Elgin, authorities said.
A man who was reported missing in Chicago’s west suburbs was found dead Tuesday in the Fox River near a dam in South Elgin, authorities said.
Elderly drivers injured after crash sends vehicle into pond in Huntley: officials
Two people are hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in a northwest Chicago suburb sent one of the cars into a pond, authorities said.
Two people are hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in a northwest Chicago suburb sent one of the cars into a pond, authorities said.
DEA Chicago chief targets doctors charged with violent crimes
There’s a new top agent in charge at the DEA’s Chicago Field Division, and his focus goes beyond getting drugs off the street.
There’s a new top agent in charge at the DEA’s Chicago Field Division, and his focus goes beyond getting drugs off the street.
Man, 18, killed by freight train in Geneva
An 18-year-old man from Geneva was killed Sunday night after being struck by a freight train near a rail crossing.
An 18-year-old man from Geneva was killed Sunday night after being struck by a freight train near a rail crossing.
St. Charles daycare teacher charged after giving chewable laxative to young children: police
A St. Charles daycare teacher has been charged after giving a chewable laxative to three children, according to the St. Charles Police Department.
A St. Charles daycare teacher has been charged after giving a chewable laxative to three children, according to the St. Charles Police Department.
Illinois coroner identifies body pulled from creek as missing Chicago-area man
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
Indiana man charged with setting fire to Chicago-area apartment building
A Gary man was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to an apartment complex in Carpentersville last November, heavily damaging the building and displacing dozens of residents.
A Gary man was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to an apartment complex in Carpentersville last November, heavily damaging the building and displacing dozens of residents.
Aurora reports elevated lead levels in select homes | ChicagoLIVE
City officials say updated federal testing rules revealed higher lead levels in some Aurora homes.
City officials say updated federal testing rules revealed higher lead levels in some Aurora homes.
Illinois election 2026: How to find your polling place
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
Kane County to vote on new rules for short-term rentals
Kane County officials might take action to redefine rules for short-term rental properties like those found on VRBO and Airbnb.
Kane County officials might take action to redefine rules for short-term rental properties like those found on VRBO and Airbnb.
Kane County considers new rules for short-term rentals | ChicagoLIVE
Kane County officials are reviewing potential regulations for short-term rental properties, including AirBnB and VRBO.
Kane County officials are reviewing potential regulations for short-term rental properties, including AirBnB and VRBO.
'Justice is served': Illinois man sentenced for sexually assaulting children he knew
Illinois prosecutors say a 73-year-old man has learned his fate after sexually assaulting two children decades ago.
Illinois prosecutors say a 73-year-old man has learned his fate after sexually assaulting two children decades ago.
When does early voting start for Illinois’ 2026 primary election?
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.